When their father is killed in a blood feud, Yusuf and Kenan, two shepherd boys, flee to Istanbul in search of their uncle. They become involved with the streetboys, and Yusuf turns to crime although Kenan wants to learn a trade.

A family man, driven to the edge by his inability to financially support his family, is found running about on the street naked. Suddenly, he turns into a nationwide celebrity and an inspiration for millions of people in poverty.